Once a ticket office for the Grand Trunk Rail Road, this pub features Michigan-brewed and fantastic food in a setting that can't be beat.
Be sure to look at the City Seal behind the sculpture: Speramus Meliora Resurget Cineribus (We hope for better things. It will arise from the ashes)
The lobby of this architectural gem is a must see: art deco geometric designs in dayglow colored Pewabic tiles. Pop in for a photo op. Read more.
Fantastic Cuban food and great Mojitos. Be sure to make reservations on Friday and Saturday nights as live salsa dancing draws a large crowd!
This amazing thin-crust pizza has been voted best in Detroit many times. Be sure to try the excellent cannoli as well, with optional pistachios and chocolate sauce.
Founded in 1985, the museum preserves the legacy of the Motown Record Corp. The exhibits include collections of historical photographs, artwork, music, costumes & other memorabilia from the era.
Named one of America's Best BBQ by Budget Travel. There is no wrong choice here. "The Big Three" is the best way to get a mix of what makes Slow's so awesome. Don't forget a side of their Mac-n-Chees
A fantastic American menu featuring bread, beer, cheese, and ice cream all made on site and vegetables grown on the roof! No meal is complete without their amazing Sweet Potato Fries.
The Anchor Bar is a Detroit institution in its third generation and is the go-to bar for employees of the nearby Detroit News and Free Press.
Enjoy one of the many amazing sandwiches on the menu at Mudgie's, or simply create your own! There is also a dinner menu of comfort food served after 4 PM.
You've landed in heaven, now order one of the Shwarmas and you can't go wrong. If you like really spicy food, try the red hot dog. Warning: Lots of garlic on shwarmas.
A wide array of sliders and fries make Green Dot a joyful stop. As a bartender recently said, "There's no Happy Hour, because as you can see, everything is so cheap." Indeed. [Eater 38 Member]
Lafayette or American? It's open 23 hours/day. Coney Island restaurants originated in Detroit and Lafayette has been in business since the early 1920's.
Serving up their own version of the Detroit coney dog, this diner has its own loyal following of die hard fans, and it is definitely 100% Detroit. [Eater 38 Member]
Duly's has the best coney's hands down. That's what the 24hour joints fans say anyways, and with Anothony Bourdain among them, maybe they have a point. [Eater 38 Member]
great beer selection, but if you are looking for great bbq, there are much better places in metro detroit.
They once hosted all the elite in Detroit, and while this chop house is technically new it's the same location, and many of the same traditions. [Eater 38 Member]
Featuring artwork of its own, a rare book collection and astounding architecture.
Go to the Welcome Center to check out cool Detroit stuff and pick up your checklist of the 128 Bars and Restaurants in Downtown Detroit. Read more.
With some of the best happy hour specials in town, plus a meaty main menu that would make any carnivore drool, this is anything but your average hotel dining room. [Eater 38 Member]
With love from Anthony Bourdain from back in his Travel Channel days and a beer menu that's hard to beat, Cadieux Cafe proves that it really is beautiful to be Belgian. [Eater 38 Member]
Known for their “better than typical bar” fare including exceptional pizza and prices that won’t break the bank; this downtown favorite is a guaranteed good time. Read more.
Great beer selection here whether you are looking to try something new or a old standby the most likely have it. Food was great and the service was also.
This isn't a dream. It's the appropriately-titled Egg on Your Face -- a bacon-wrapped dog w/ queso fresco, jalapeno onion relish, chipotle aioli, carne asada(!), chorizo(!!), AND a fried egg (!!!). Read more.
Mudgie's serves sandwiches. But that's not all. The deli also serves up some hearty and award-winning neighborhood goodness in the middle of Corktown. [Eater 38 Member]
If their burgers weren't so good, we'd stop writing about them. Honest. Just swing by on any given lunch hour, and you'll thank us later. [Eater 38 Member]
Nobody makes sandwiches like Russell Street Deli sandwiches. Even Garrison Keillor is a fan. Why aren't you? [Eater 38 Member]
Very solid place. Excellent tap list, burgers are excellent. Just don't order them well done.
the bestest boutique mostest soulful boutique for music, fly accessories, books, glasses, and most importantly, hats!
La Casa De La Habana is a small chain of cigar retailers and membership lounges. Detroit is the flagship location. Read more.
Completed in 1928, the Fisher Building became a National Historic Landmark in 1989. An Art Deco masterpiece.
Eastern Market has been feeding Detroit since 1891. Public market hours are 7am-4pm every Saturday, but stores in the district are open throughout the week.
This place is no frills, but it has a reputation for solid food and beer in the bottle. Why do diners really love it though? Four words: Best Wings In Detroit. [Eater 38 Member]
Walk over to the Bucharest Grill which is inside the bar and order a Shawarma, chicken or beef. You can't go wrong with either and enjoy a piece of heaven!
Their many crepes, both savory and sweet, are a surprise worth fêting on any occasion. A definite must for any Francophile. [Eater 38 Member]
Delicious, greasy food for the masses. With poutine brunch options and hangover meals done right, the Brooklyn Street Local is a new local favorite. [Eater 38 Member]
You’ll love the drinks & you’ll love the attention & effort put into each concoction & come to respect the knowledge of those building them Read more.
Car buffs, go to the second floor. You will be amazed at the automotive history housed on that floor.
